Description
Carnivore Creamy Meatballs are a delicious fusion of beef and pork, enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. This low-carb dish is perfect for anyone seeking comfort food without the guilt. Easy to prepare, these meatballs are baked to a golden perfection and coated with crispy pork rind crumbs, making them an irresistible choice for family dinners or festive gatherings. Garnish with fresh basil for an impressive presentation that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pork rind crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and shape into meatballs.
- Roll each meatball in pork rind crumbs until fully coated and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, seasoning with salt and pepper; let it thicken slightly before stirring in Parmesan.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce, toss gently to coat, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 175mg